Rheostat
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈɹiː.ə.stat/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Rheostat is a noun meaning (electronics, technology) An electrical resistor, with two terminals, whose resistance is continuously variable by moving a knob or slider.
Meaning
(electronics, technology) An electrical resistor, with two terminals, whose resistance is continuously variable by moving a knob or slider.
Word Forms
- rheostats
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include reostat, rheocrat, rheotrope, rheotome, rheochord, rheometer.
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